The Generals Have No Clothes

In The Generals Have No Clothes, bestselling author and military expert William M. Arkin explores the concept of America's perpetual wars, tracing their origins and the implications of ongoing military engagements without public knowledge or Congressional approval. Drawing from his extensive experience, Arkin critiques both the Obama and Trump administrations' efforts to end conflicts and highlights the conflict between military priorities and pressing civilian needs, especially in the wake of COVID-19. He proposes a call for greater civilian oversight of the military and introduces the idea of a Global Security Index to evaluate the effectiveness and legitimacy of these endless wars, aiming to empower the American public with factual insights.